Man shot about two blocks from New Orleans high school

A man was shot Monday about 4:30 p.m. about two blocks from Warren Easton High School, according to police.

The man -- who may be in his 30s -- was transported in "guarded" condition to a local hospital, said Jeb Tate, a spokesman for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services.

The shooting occurred in the 200 block of S. Dupre Street, a little more than a block from Canal Street and about two blocks from the high school.

Officer Janssen Valencia said police had no motive or suspects. And he added that no other information about the shooting was available immediately.

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Leslie Williams can be reached at 504.826.3358 or lwilliams@timespicayune.com.